Mixing my Vintage RetroBabs world with my Art world

I thought you might be interested on how I try to mix my RetroBabs Vintage & ReMix shop on Etsy with the ART world where I make my personal art.
I recently was involved in an art show with the Village Artists, an art co-op in Homewood, IL.  I brought a vintage suitcase and travel train case and displayed my art work inside these vintage items.  I received many comments on the display, the quirky, kitschy arrangement of fine art against old retro products. I think the juxtaposition is what catches people off guard. I passed out cards for both of my life's ventures and I hope the melding of them brings new customers to my life.   Networking as such has been a very powerful tool for me.

I hope you have a great Holiday and take care. My next post will show you some of my latest art work!

RetroChalet, Ira Mency, Melmac Expert

I would like to take this moment to say thank you to Ira Mency of RetroChalet shop on Etsy.  She has been a great help to me and I want her to know I appreciate it.  Take a moment to look at my blog list. You will find her there.  She specializes in Melmac and plastic dishware. 
I found my pattern which is Temporama and I had no idea it came in Plastic/Texasware/Melmac!!  You learn something new everyday.

I would like to give a shout out to Laura of I'm So Vintage. She is a fellow vintage shop owner and she happens to be a distant relative.  Her ex and my husband are cousins!!  Small world. So check out her blog .  Nice shop Cousin!!

Hello fellow Bloggers,
Well the art show for the Village Artists went off pretty well. Todays' snow dampened the turn out a bit.  Last night the village of Homewood had there Holiday Festival and tree lighting ceremony.  We had lots of foot traffic going by and a few customers welcomed us to the block.
We have a great location on Ridge Road and we face that busy street with enthusiasm.  We look forward to our Grand Opening when we get ourselves settled in.

I would like to send a shout out to a good friend Mandy Kalins who is hosting a new blog and it is a nice one.  Check her out at:

http://mandysewsnappy.blogspot.com/

FYI here is a piece I sold at the show! Uh Oh too bad you missed it.

DYI TRUNK SHOW in Chicago

Saturday, November 20
10 am to 5pm
Pulaski Park Fieldhouse
1419 W. Blackhawk
3 blocks NE of the Milwauke/Ashland/Division 'el station

And because we know that hope that you'll end up wanting to buy more
than you think, there will be an ATM truck on site so you won't have
to wander far to get cash to make a purchase. Some vendors will take
credit cards or checks, but not all will.

BE THERE OR BE SQUARE

For Folks who live in Illinois-The Village Artists of Flossmoor are moving to Homewood, Illinois.

 They will have their Annual Holiday Boutique on Friday December 3rd from 5-9pm
 and Saturday December 4th 10-3pm
New location address: 1957 Ridge Road
                                     Homewood, Illinois

The local artists will present their wares: Aprons, Dolls, Knit hats, Handcrafted Jewelry, Pastels, Pottery, Stained Glass, Watercolors, Hand-Painted Silks and more....

I think I am going to the DIY Trunk show in Chicago on Nov 20th.  My daughter Bec might go also.  Any other artists interested??

here is the info

DIY Trunk Show  to DIY

show details Oct 23 (13 days ago)

The correct date of the DIY Trunk Show is
Saturday, November 20.

If you'd like to volunteer, contact Amy C. at diytrunkshow@gmail.com.

Thanks again!
Amy C.